Shloka 6.76.25

युद्धे अङ्गद-मैन्द-द्विविद-राक्षसयुद्धम्; कुम्भस्य प्रादुर्भावः तथा सुग्रीवेण पराभवः (Sarga 76: Angada and the Vanara chiefs battle Kampana, Prajaṅgha, Yūpākṣa, Śoṇitākṣa; Kumbha enters and is checked by Sugrīva)

Devanagari script

स ललाटेमहावीर्यमङ्गदंवानरर्षभम् ।आजघानमहातेजास्समुहूर्तंचचाल ह ।।।।

Transliteration

sa lalāṭe mahā-vīryam aṅgadaṃ vānararṣabham | ājaghāna mahā-tejāḥ sa-muhūrtaṃ cacāla ha ||

Translation

That radiant warrior struck the mighty Angada, bull among the Vānara hosts, on the forehead; and for a brief while Angada reeled, stunned by the blow.

Context

Sonitaksha of extraordinary energy hit at the forehead of highly valiant Angada. For a while Angada was unable to move.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Śoṇitākṣa (Sonitaksha)
• Vānara

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The verse highlights endurance under adversity—remaining within one’s duty even when momentarily shaken.

What is the narrative situation?

Śoṇitākṣa lands a direct blow on Angada’s forehead, briefly staggering him in the thick of battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

For Angada: forbearance and resilience; for the attacker: martial intensity and boldness.